Business Development Specialist

About the role

The Business Development Specialist will drive growth by identifying new opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and managing commercial agreements across the fashion, luxury retail and jewelry sectors. This role combines market research, client relationship management and coordination with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with industry stakeholders, brands, providers, and corporate clients.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial agreements, MOUs, and service contracts.
• Prepare professional business proposals, presentations, and partnership offers tailored to client requirements.
• Lead business development initiatives from prospecting through contract execution.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful delivery of projects and partnership commitments.
• Support recruitment, screening, and onboarding of trainees for fashion and jewelry‑related programs.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines through educational institutions, training centres, and industry networks.
• Monitor project performance and prepare business reports, forecasts, and recommendations for management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resources, Law, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, partnership management, or commercial operations.
• Strong knowledge of contract drafting, negotiation and commercial documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in proposal writing and preparing professional business presentations.
• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or trainee placement programs is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with the fashion, luxury retail, jewelry, or related industries is an advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and represent the organisation professionally.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.